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In Person and At Home, Local Leaders React: President Biden’s Comments on Immigration, Gun Violence, and Policing.

CINCINNATI, OH -  On Wednesday evening, Cincinnatians listened to President Biden briefly address issues of immigration, gun violence, and policing at the CNN Town Hall. Read More

2021 Way of the Cross for Justice

Join us for a re-imagined Way of the Cross for Justice this year. Together with our partners, IJPC invites you to engage in a self-guided Good Friday pilgrimage connecting the suffering of Jesus with the suffering brought about by injustice in our day. Read More

Press Release – Community Protests Abuse of Immigrants in Butler County Jail, Deportation of Key Witness

Immigrant youth, community leaders, and advocates rallied to show solidarity following reports of severe physical violence, medical neglect, and racist and anti-Muslim harassment at Butler County Jail, detailed in a civil rights lawsuit and an open demand letter signed by 50+ men detained at Butler County Jail.Read More

This Fall, IJPC’s Mission is on the Ballot

No matter your color on the political spectrum, everyone can agree that this November’s election is important. Each of IJPC’s core issues will be impacted by the election, from the presidential race to those at the bottom of the ballot. Read More

Supreme Court Restores DACA, Advocates Call for Permanent Path to Citizenship

On June 18, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 that the Trump Administration's termination of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA) was “arbitrary and capricious;” resulting in the restoration of the DACA program which provides protections for more than 700,000 young immigrants.Read More

Ways to Stand Up for Racial Justice

If you, like us and many others, are outraged by the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, police brutality, and violent racism, we invite you to stand up for justice. We also know that looks different for everyone. We have compiled a list of potential ways to take action and encourage you to find what is right for you. Read More

Reflection on Friendship with the Incarcerated

Someone on Ohio's Death Row is waiting for YOU to write them! During this time of social distancing, entering into a pen pal relationship is a great way to connect, learn, and affirm one another's humanity. Read More